Rachael Kirkconnell's Secret Soft Launch?

Fans of Bachelor Nation are speculating that season 25 alum Rachael Kirkconnell might be dating Shane Parton, a contestant from a scrapped Bachelorette season. The buzz began after Kirkconnell shared posts from a Labor Day weekend trip to Alys Beach, Florida. Viewers noticed that hands holding a donut box in one of her Instagram Stories appeared to belong to Parton, and a photo of a street matched one Parton had posted weeks prior.

Further fueling these rumors, Kirkconnell and Parton were part of a group vacation in the Virgin Islands in June. During this trip, Parton shared a picture with Kirkconnell, which led fans to start shipping them as a couple. The two also attended the Stagecoach music festival together, including each other in their respective social media recaps. Despite the growing speculation and the suggestive nature of their recent posts, neither Kirkconnell nor Parton have officially confirmed a relationship, leaving fans to await further confirmation.